1. The use of fairy tales in the prevention of bullying in kindergartens
- Author
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Bürgerová, Nikola, Koželuhová, Eva, and Kadrnožková, Monika
- Subjects
preschool education ,kindergartens ,bullying ,fairy tales ,prevention ,šikana ,předškolní vzdělávání ,mateřská škola ,prevence ,pohádky - Abstract
The aim of this thesis is to propose, implement and reflect a thematic unit based on a fairy tale and focused on bullying prevention in preschool age. The theoretical part defines the term bullying, its types and possibilities of prevention with the emphasis on preschool age. It further describes the importance of fairy tales in preschool education, their types and options on how to work with a story. The practical part proposes, implements and reflects a thematic unit focused on bullying prevention and development of empathy in preschool-aged children. It uses design-based research with semi-structured observation as the main research method using an observation sheet and discussions with children and teachers. KEYWORDS bullying, prevention, fairy tales, kindergartens, preschool education
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- 2023